Traverse motion



July 23, 1929.

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Patented July 23, 1929..

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TRAVERSE MOTION.

Application filed October 19, 1928. Serial No. 313,531.

This invention relates to a traverse motion for roving frames of cotton mills; the primary object of the invention is to provide a traverse motion of this type wherein the work ng parts will be reduced to a minimum, to simplify the operation of the device.

Another object of the invention 18 to provide a traverse motion which may be adjusted for travel full length of rolls and double travel on end of rolls in keeping with the reversing or lifting shaft, insuring even wear over the entire length of the rolls of the frames of the cotton mill.

lVith the foregoing and'other ob ectsln view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawings Figure 1 is a fragmental elevational View illustrating a traverse mot-ion, constructed in accordance with the invention.

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on lme 22 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on line 33 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a sectional View taken on line et%t of Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a sectional view'taken on line 5 of Figure 1.

Figure 6 is an elevational view of the rocker arm.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the reference character 5 lesignates uprights or supporting leg sections of the frame of the machine which are provided with hearings to receive the shaft 6 constituting the power shaft for the traverse motion, the power shaft receiving rotary motion from the drive shaft 7, through the pinions 8 and 9 respectively mounted on the shafts 7 and 6.

Mounted on the shaft 6 is an eccentric 10 that includes an eccentricband 11, to which the cam rod 12 is connected, so that movement of the band 11 will produce a relative movement of the cam rod to operate the rocker arm of the traverse motion. A collar 13 forms a part of the eccentric l0, and is provided with an opening through which the screw 1 extends, whereby the eccentric may be adjustedlongitudinally of the shaft 6.

The cam rod 12 extends through the extension 15 of the connecting block 16 that is provided with an elongated opening 17 in which the horizontal arm 18 moves. This arm 18 is provided with a groove 19 in which the reduced end of the threaded bolt 20 extends, the bolt permitting movement of the member 16 longitudinally of the arm 18, when the mechanism is in motion.

Extending upwardly from one end of the arm 18, is the rocker arm 21, which is pivotally mounted on the frame, at 22, the upper end of the rocker arm being provided with a notch 23 to receive the pin 24 extending laterally from the frame with which the device is used, so that as the cam rod 12 is moved vertically, the rocker arm will be swung to position as shown by dotted lines in Figure 1, transmitting the motion to the frame.

From the foregoing it will be seen that should it be desired to increase or decrease the movement of the rocker arm, the cam may be adjusted along the shaft 6, which movement will result in the block 16 automatically adjusting itself to vary the movement of the frame with which the device is connected.

It might be further stated that cam rod 12 extends through a suitable opening in the extension of the connecting block 16 where it is secured by means of the threaded bolt 25 so that movement of the rod thereof will be imparted to the arm 18.

I claim A traverse motion for traverse frames of cotton mills, including amain frame, a traverse frame on the main frame, a power shaft, an eccentric mounted on the power shaft, a vertical rod connected with the eccentric, a rocker arm pivotally mounted on the frame and having a notch at its upper end, a pin extending laterally from the traverse frame and l tted in the notch, an arm extending laterally from the rocker arm at the lower end of the rock r arm, and adjustable means on the last mentioned arm for connecting the vertical rod to the last mentioned arm to adjust the throw of the rocker arm.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto, aflixed my signature.

SAMUEL J. BISHOP. 

